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S430 RLK

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,109 mi
Last recorded23,109 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 RLK
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 23,109 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 22,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 22,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 22,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 22,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 21,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 21,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,274 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 18,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,200 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,252 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,675 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 1,433 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,581 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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S430 RLK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S430 RLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S430 RLK registered?

S430 RLK is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S430 RLK safe to buy?

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